Kerala Cycle Tour Program:
Day 01 – Arrive Cochin
Meeting and Greeting on arrival at Cochin airport and transfer by car to Hotel
Rest of the afternoon free to re-fit & ready your cycles for your Kerala Cycle Tour
Day 02 – Cochin
Today we will start our Biking Trip in Kerala. An easy day of Kerala Cycle Tour.
Morning start your cycling on Vypin route (Jhankar to Vypin) – Total distance 20 kms Cycling.
Return back to Fort Cochin by vehicle.
Afternoon tour around Fort Cochin area by cycle, visit Dutch Palace, Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, etc.
Day 03 Fort Cochin to Marari Beach
Morning after breakfast cycle ride to Marari.
(Total distance is 45 kms and cycling possible on the entire route. This is a flat tarmac road, most of the cycling on the village/coastal area. Road condition/traffic may vary/differ due to other local conditions prevail on that day)
On arrival at Marari, check-in at Hotel. Afternoon free at leisure at the beach
Day 04 Marari Beach to Alleppey Houseboat
Today we will take a short cycle ride of 15 kms to the Houseboat Jetty to board the Houseboat (Cycling on flat tarmac road – small town roads)
Rest of the afternoon cruise on the backwaters (a lovely day of your Kerala Cycle Tour)
Dinner and overnight in the Houseboat
Day 05 – Alleppey to Kumarakom
Morning at 0900 hrs check-out from the Houseboat and start your cycling towards Kumarakom.
(Total distance is 48 kms and cycling possible on the entire route. This is a flat tarmac road, most of the cycling on the village/small town road) – a relaxing day of your Kerala Cycle Tour.
Day 06 – Kumarakom
Morning you can go for a village tour in Kumarakom by cycle. This will be on village mud/tarmac road at slower pace. This will give you an opportunity to watch the proper Kerala village life, schools, temples, churches, goat/duck farm, coir weaving, etc. Afternoon free at leisure. End of your Kerala Cycle tour.
Day 07 – Kumarakom – Cochin airport drop
Transfer by vehicle to Cochin airport (2.30 hrs drive) to board your flight.
End of your Cycling trip in Kerala.
| Tour Cost & Other details of Kerala Bicycle Tour Packages | |
|---|---|
| Tour Rates | Rates will be sent to you on request |
| Insurance | Insurance your own arrangement. You have to take adequate Insurance coverage. |
| Bike Hire & other items | We provide Hybrid Cycle free in the tour or you can bring your own cycle. Saddle and helmet are also provided free. But if you wish to bring your own helmet/ saddle/pedal to fit into your personal style, you can bring the same. If you wish you can also bring your own cycle/bike. |
| Support | Supporting vehicle & driver will follow the riders throughout the Kerala Cycle trip for all kind of assistance & route direction and take care of the day to day bike maintenance. The vehicle will carry your luggage too. Bottled water & fruits will be provided en-route. |
| Daily cycling in Kerala | Cycling is possible as per the distance mentioned each day in the programme. But you can choose the distance for the daily cycling as per your cycling ability. |
| Kerala Bike Tour Grade | Easy – on a tarmac village/small town roads (No routes are 100% flat, so there might be odd climbs and descent during your Bicycling Tour in Kerala) |
| Best time to Travel | Sep to Mar |
| Climate | The weather is tropical and warm. Monsoon months are June-July-August. |
| What to bring | Casual Shirts / T-shirts / Shorts Sunglass, Sunscreen lotion, Gloves, Waterproof jacket (for unexpected rain/drizzle) |
| Payment details | Payment not required for any kind of enquiry. 50% advance required at the time of booking or 45 days prior to your arrival, whichever comes early. Balance & full advance to be made 21 days prior to your arrival. |
| Cancellation Policy | 100% refund if you cancel 30 days prior to travel 50% refund if you cancel 15 days prior to travel 25% refund if you cancel 7 days prior to travel No refund if you cancel after that |
| Other Terms & Conditions | Kerala4you Holidays shall not be held responsible for any damage, expense or inconvenience caused by Acts of God, change of schedule, strikes, vehicle breakdown, or other conditions. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary if necessary. There is an element of risk involved in any adventure activity including traffic accidents, etc. You must follow our instructions and obey the road rules at all times. You must release or indemnify Kerala4you Holidays and our staff against any liability we incur to anyone else, resulting from your failure to follow our instructions. We also reserve the right to cancel the day's cycling due to any unavoidable circumstances. |